Thai, Myanmar military chiefs meet as post-coup thaw progresses
The generals discussed joint efforts against drugs, cyberscam networks and cross-border instability along the 2,400-kilometer border, Thai officials said.
- On Thursday, Myanmar military chief Ye Win Oo met Thailand's top general Ukris Boontanondha in Bangkok for his first foreign trip since assuming the role, discussing enhanced security cooperation along the nations' 2,400-kilometre border.
- Myanmar's military ousted an elected government in a 2021 putsch, detaining leader Aung San Suu Kyi and triggering a civil war estimated to have claimed 100,000 lives. After recent elections, Min Aung Hlaing transitioned to civilian president, handing military command to Ye Win Oo.
- Generals discussed joint efforts tackling illicit drugs, cyberscams, and military training. Last week, United Nations investigators reported the military is escalating aerial attacks on civilian targets and documented arbitrary detentions, torture and sexual violence.
- The Special Advisory Council warned that "by embracing a warlord, Thailand has torched its credibility," though Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow countered hosting reflects "reality," not legitimacy of military rule.
- Thailand is among neighboring nations using Myanmar's recent elections as a cue to reset relations, prioritizing unavoidable border security issues over international pressure from democracy watchdogs condemning the vote as military rebranding.
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Myanmar's military chief met Thursday with Thailand's top general in Bangkok in his first foreign trip since assuming the role, as his coup-staging armed forces shake off their pariah status.
Thailand, Myanmar military chiefs meet as post-coup thaw progresses
BANGKOK: Myanmar’s military chief met Thursday with Thailand’s top general in Bangkok in his first foreign trip since assuming the role, as his coup-staging armed forces shake off their pariah status. Myanmar’s military ousted an elected government in a 2021 putsch, detaining its leader Aung San Suu Kyi and sparking a civil war in which it is accused of rampant rights abuses.
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Thai, Myanmar military chiefs meet as post-coup thaw progresses
Myanmar's military ousted an elected government in a 2021 putsch, detaining its leader Aung San Suu Kyi and sparking a civil war in which it is accused of rampant rights abuses. The post-coup leadership was isolated for five years but has started a diplomatic offensive, touting deeply restricted polls it staged around the start of 2026 as a return to normality. After the elections, Min Aung Hlaing -- who led the coup as armed forces chief -- too…
The Chief of Defence Forces of Thailand organized an honor guard from the three branches of the armed forces to welcome the new Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces before attending the HLC (Highway Level Conference) meeting, reinforcing strong relations. Thailand is poised to open seats in the Joint Staff College course.
Myanmar military chief makes first foreign trip to Thailand as post-coup isolation eases
BANGKOK, Aug 20 — Thailand’s top general welcomed Myanmar’s military chief for talks today, the latter’s first foreign trip in office as his coup-staging armed forces shake off their pariah status.Myanmar’s military ousted an elected government in a 2021 putsch, detaining its leader Aung San Suu Kyi and sparking a civil war in which it is accused of rampant rights abuses.The post-coup leadership was isolated for five years but has started a dipl…
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